Book Review: "Cries for Help, Various," by Padgett Powell

Cries for Help, Various By Padgett Powell Catapult Reviewed by Chris Schahfer You might not have heard of Padgett Powell, but I guarantee you've heard of his fans. This book alone features blurbs from heavy hitters such as Richard Ford, Amy Hempell, and even the late Saul Bellow. So if this guy has the support from some seriously big names, how has he not become one himself? You could argue it's because of his experimental tendencies. His 2009 novel the Interrogative Mood is composed entirel...